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Those of you who wrote to Dept Planning or registered on their mailing list would have received an email telling you that they have handed the planning back to Councils for Priority Precinct and handed them money to update their Local Environmental Plan (LEP) to identify places suitable for development. If you are a member of SOV an email has been sent to you with our update on this.

The email mentions Findings of stage 1 and "Draft Local Character Statement" of which we haven't had access to and will be followed up by the SOV Committee.

Also if you aren't a member of SOV you will no longer receive emails. To become a member please look at our pinned post on how to become a member. ... See MoreSee Less

“Local Councils know their areas best, and it is the role of the Department to help them make the right decisions for their communities while ensuring the right homes are delivered in the right places,” he said.

Department of Planning website has been updated after the announcement last night:

“Planning for Bardwell Park and TurrellaThe Bardwell Park and Turrella Planned Precincts were nominated by the Minister for Planning in June 2017.

Since this time, the Department has worked with Bayside and Canterbury–Bankstown Councils to undertake some early community engagement and carry out preliminary planning investigations.

Based on community feedback, local council strategic planning objectives, and the findings of the preliminary investigations, the Department has recommended a revised planning approach for the Bardwell Park and Turrella areas.

Councils will lead further strategic planning investigations for Bardwell Park and Turrella as part of their comprehensive local environmental plan reviews.

The Department has shared the findings of the Stage 1 planning investigations with Bayside and Canterbury-Bankstown Councils and will continue to support them to inform future planning for the area.

Bayside and Canterbury–Bankstown Councils have been awarded $2.5 million in funding each to accelerate the review of their local environmental plans to identify the right places for the right types of housing.” ... See MoreSee Less